Academic Coordinator of the Sustainability Studies Program

Position overview
Position title: Academic Coordinator of the Sustainability Studies Program
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The full-time annual salary range for this position is $62,236 - $67,809. The actual salary will be adjusted based on the position's percentage of time which will be variable between 30% and 50%.

Percent time: Variable, 30% to 50% time.

Anticipated start: As soon as possible after the initial review of applications.

Position duration: Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date: January 28, 2025

Next review date: Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description


Rachel Carson College at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the Academic Coordinator of the Sustainability Studies Program. Under the direction of the program director, the academic coordinator will provide oversight and coordination across program courses to ensure that learning objectives dovetail while promoting cooperation among instructors; inform faculty from other departments on academic programs and courses offered through Rachel Carson College; assist in academic program planning and development, coordinating developments that implicate multiple departments; recruit project mentors, technical/content experts, and other volunteers; determine project needs including human resources and access to facilities, equipment and safety / technical training; manage relations with off-campus project partners and/or campus staff supporting student projects; coordinate outreach and event planning efforts with Sustainability Office, Career Center, and Academic Departments; supervise PSI intern to conduct outreach activities including representation at campus events, online presence, newsletters, calendar submissions; research fundraising opportunities, meet with potential funding agents, assist with grant writing and coordinate fundraising efforts (e.g. Giving Day). The academic coordinator will also advise current and prospective minor students on minor classes and program requirements.

Applicants with expertise and experience in design and execution of undergraduate research projects, strong knowledge of pedagogy in both STEM and Social Science fields, experience with soliciting project mentors and working with organizations that offer student internships, and a record of successful grant writing are strongly encouraged to apply.

The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.



Rachel Carson College: Sustainability Studies: https://rachelcarson.ucsc.edu/academics/Minor/Index.html


Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted)

• Masters degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in science education or comparable field, such as education, natural resources/environmental policy, curriculum, educational /instructional design, etc.
• A minimum of three years experience working with college undergraduates in sustainability-related areas.
• Leadership experience with undergraduate programs.

Application Requirements


Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  
• Cover Letter
  
Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements before preparing their application.

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Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.

• All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service

Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01859

Help contact: swaghela@ucsc.edu

About UC Santa Cruz


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the Universitys equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Equity and Equal Protection Office at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by email at equity@ucsc.edu.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicants previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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Job location

Santa Cruz, CA


To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01859

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